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About the role
Skill: AWS API developer
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
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Tech skills:
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API Development – RESTful APIs, GraphQL (AppSync), OpenAPI/Swagger.
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AWS API Services – API Gateway, Lambda, AppSync.
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Programming Languages – Node.js, Python, Java, .NET
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Authentication & Security – OAuth 2.0, JWT, AWS Cognito, IAM.
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Database Integration – DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, query optimization.
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Serverless Architecture – Event-driven design using Lambda, SNS, SQS.
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Infrastructure as Code – CloudFormation, SAM, Terraform.
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Monitoring & Debugging – CloudWatch logs, AWS X-Ray
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CI/CD Integration – CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
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Performance Optimization – API caching, throttling, rate limiting
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Functional Skills (AWS API Developer):
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Requirement Analysis – Understanding API/business requirements.
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API Design Thinking – Designing reusable, scalable, versioned APIs
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Stakeholder Communication – Working with frontend/mobile/backend teams.
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Documentation Skills – API specs, Swagger docs, integration guides.
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Problem Solving – Debugging API failures and performance issues.
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Collaboration – Agile teamwork with developers, QA, DevOps.
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Attention to Detail – Handling edge cases, error handling, validations.
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Time Management – Delivering APIs within sprint timelines.
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Adaptability – Learning new AWS services and frameworks quickly.
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Business Understanding – Aligning APIs with user experience and use cases
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Roles & Responsibilities:
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Design and develop secure, scalable REST/GraphQL APIs using AWS services.
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Build APIs using Amazon API Gateway integrated with Lambda or backend services.
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Develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda and event-driven patterns.
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Define API contracts, schemas, and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
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Implement authentication & authorization (IAM, Cognito, OAuth, JWT).
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Integrate APIs with databases (DynamoDB, RDS) and other AWS services.
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Handle API versioning, throttling, caching, and rate limiting.
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Monitor, log, and troubleshoot APIs using CloudWatch/X-Ray.
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Ensure API security, encryption (TLS), and compliance standards.
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Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and backend teams for API integration.
Salary Range - $100,000-$115,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing
Role: Engineer
Desired skills: AWS | API(Application programming interface)
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Experience: 6 - 14 Years
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Job function: TECHNOLOGY
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary range: $100,000–$115,000
Apply by: 2026-08-24 00:00:00
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